Coronavirus

The vaccine will be available for residents in the 1B category as defined by the Macomb County Health Department. Eligible residents include those age 65 years and older — seniors are required to provide their Medicare Part B card or insurance card and a driver’s license; frontline essential workers who live or work in Macomb County, including police officers, first responders, frontline state and federal workers, jail and prison staff; pre-K-12 school personnel and government employees living or working in Macomb County and childcare providers.

Published February 24, 2021

St. Clair Shores to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics

The city of St. Clair Shores, in partnership with McLaren Health Care and Walgreens, will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 26-28 at the St. Clair Shores Senior Center, 20000 Stephens St.

Disability Network Oakland and Macomb’s Center for Independent Living is located at 709 John R Road in Troy.

Published February 23, 2021

Metro

Disability Network pens letter requesting vaccine priority for disabled Michiganders

METRO DETROIT — A letter of appeal requesting that disabled Michiganders, and their caregivers, be prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccine has been sent to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ offices.

Published February 23, 2021

Warren Weekly

Warren mayor asks state to make City Hall ‘vaccination hub’

WARREN — Mayor Jim Fouts wants to make Warren’s City Hall a COVID-19 “vaccination hub.”

Published February 22, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Vaccine distribution makes way to UCS staff

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — As Utica Community Schools continues to move toward more in-person instruction, district officials are organizing partnerships to increase the availability of vaccines to the Utica Community Schools staff.

Published February 20, 2021

Metro

Riding the wave of pandemic sales

METRO DETROIT — From a low of leaving a show after just a day to a high of months of great sales, the boating industry has weathered the COVID-19 pandemic better than other industries, likely because its product is designed to be used in the relative safety of outdoors.

Published February 19, 2021

Metro

Macomb County businesses sue state officials for damages over closures

MACOMB COUNTY — Samuel Backos said his restaurant, Ernie’s, has been “devastated” by state-ordered closures officials said were put in place to stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. He said local restaurant, bar and banquet properties have been left “virtually worthless” and that their employees have suffered through “a very depressing time.”

Published February 19, 2021

Advertiser Times

U of M study gathers input from businesses coping with COVID-19

HARPER WOODS — A University of Michigan program is looking at methods for aiding local businesses during the difficulties of COVID-19 and are talking with several Harper Woods-area businesses to gather data.

Published February 10, 2021

Metro

OU announces $2,500 scholarship for Michigan frontline workers

ROCHESTER HILLS — Oakland University is offering financial assistance to those working the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published February 10, 2021

Metro

COVID-19 spikes demand for in-home senior services

METRO DETROIT — Sterling Heights resident Roxanne Hayes has an 86-year-old father who lives with her and her husband.

Powerhouse Gym, 2585 Livernois Road, was cited for breaking COVID-19 business guidelines and was charged a $700 fine by a state agency. The owner said it was a misunderstanding, and all protocols are currently in place.

Published February 9, 2021

Troy Times

Troy gym fined $700 for COVID-19 safety violations

TROY — A local fitness center has been fined $700 by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration for allegedly breaking three COVID-19 workplace safety guidelines.

Published February 9, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

City buildings reopen to the public

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Last November, Grosse Pointe Woods city officials closed all city buildings to the public for a second time because of the increasingly high numbers of COVID-19 cases being reported.

Published February 9, 2021

Metro

For many, COVID reveals existing ADD/ADHD

BIRMINGHAM — How are you doing, handling all of this time at home? If working or learning virtually has you a little down, unmotivated, maybe a bit forgetful and anxious, you’re far from alone. The pandemic has caused a lot of people to feel that way.

Published February 8, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Schools adjust as learning continues during pandemic

CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — Last month, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer set a goal for school districts to begin offering an option for in-person learning by March 1 or earlier if possible.

Published February 8, 2021

Warren Weekly

‘Headlights for Hope’ shine bright through the darkest days

WARREN — On Monday nights in December and January, lights shined on the patients and staff at Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital’s Warren Campus at 11 Mile and Hoover roads as the sound of horns and sirens cut through the darkness.

Published February 8, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Adopt a Grandparent movement catches on in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — For those in Michigan living in senior care facilities, the pandemic has often meant isolation from family.

Published January 27, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Macomb County requests 50,000 weekly COVID-19 doses

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel is sending a message to the federal government: We are here to vaccinate, but what is missing are doses.

Virtual playdates bring connection during COVID-19

Published January 26, 2021

Metro

Virtual playdates bring connection during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — With many schools and activities closed due to COVID-19, kids nowadays are missing out on much more than face-to-face instruction.

Published January 26, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Schools round up, catch up and ramp up for fall enrollment

METRO DETROIT — Along with proms and graduation ceremonies, another time-honored school tradition will likely be muddled by COVID-19.

Published January 25, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Oakland County, municipalities ready for vaccine distribution

FRANKLIN/BLOOMFIELD — It may still be some time before local governments get the supplies they need to be able to administer the COVID-19 vaccine widely to the public.